I believe a refrigerator should be a part of rent and I didn't brake it. It wasn't new when I moved into the apartment any way. Charging additional $10 per month to a tenant due to replace a broken refrigerator is legal in New York City?
2007-06-21 17:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Legal or not, appliances don't usually go with an apartment. If you have one fine. Tell him you'll buy your own. Or, tell him you want to pick it out as long as you have to pay for it.
2007-06-22 00:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is correct. It was your responsibility to understand that clause in the agreement. It clearly states that the discount was for 12 months only. So clearly you were supposed to pay the higher rate starting the 13th month. If you did not understand that it was your responsibility to ask. When the increase is already written into the lease like that no additional rent increase notice is required. This rent increase was already written in the lease so there was no change to mention when you asked. The terms of the lease were in fact the same. The tenant is expected to read and understand the lease and automatically pay the increase as stated. The fact she did not catch your error sooner is immaterial. EDIT: "stated but she didn't mention anything so isn't it her error being the landlord to catch that?" AGAIN -NO. "after she should've told me about the increase when I asked." AGAIN - The increase was stated in the lease so there was nothing for her to tell you!!!! She did nothing wrong. You DO legally owe that money. Either pay or get evicted & sued.
2016-05-17 07:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then tell him you are going to get your own refrigerator and deduct $10 a month since a refrigerator is no longer included in the rent and that was part of the agreement...check your lease for a clause about appliances and call the housing board.
2007-06-21 18:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think, leagally, the landlord would have to prove that you broke the refrigerator. If you have a friend that's a lawyer, see if you can get him to write a letter to the landlord threatening possible legal action. Maybe he will cut out the nonsense.
2007-06-21 17:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about ny tenant law especially nyc but in michigan he could not do that. It is his property. I would buy my own from a second hand place and tell him to get his own. He cannot charge you because it broke down either.
good luck landlords can be fun
2007-06-21 17:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
85 N.Y. Jur. 2d Premises Liability § 149
III. CONTROL OF PREMISES
B. CONTROL OF LANDLORD
2. Duty to Keep Premises Clean and in Good Repair
The statutory duty of the owner of a multiple dwelling or residence to keep the entire premises in good repair,[FN1] extends to every part of the premises, including fixtures and appliances installed in various apartments by the owner for the use of tenants, making the owner liable for injuries caused by defects therein or for negligence in failing to maintain such fixtures and appliances in a reasonably safe condition.
HE PAYS because the repair is his duty.
2007-06-21 18:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by sams_computer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure if it is legal or not but I do know it is chickensh_t of them to do that, I would definately look over your renters agreement, normal wear and tear to anything in the apartment is usually covered by them.
2007-06-21 17:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't have to pay its he's responsibility and he can't charge you for that you tell him that .and if he won't understand then go and see the rent tribunals .
2007-06-22 00:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that u should be paying
2007-06-21 17:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋